Whether you’re planning on sending out a large batch of invitations or a personal note to a loved one, custom address labels can make the process of mailing your letters run smoothly and, frankly, more quickly. Although you can simply write the address yourself, there are actually many benefits of these handy stickers.

Here are three advantages of using custom address labels:

1. Convenience
Writing an address on an envelope is fun for the first two letters, but that slowly fades away as the job becomes tedious. As your hand starts to cramp, your writing becomes less and less legible. You may even have to redo a couple of envelopes because it’s that bad.

With the use of custom address labels, you no longer have to worry about making every letter and number perfect. You won’t have to be concerned about making a mistake, either. This is especially convenient for bulk invitations or letters, because who wants to personally hand write 100-plus envelopes? Now you can quickly address all your envelopes while you catch up on your television shows, chat with your kids or make a long-distance phone call to your family across state lines.

2. Professional aesthetic
If you’re sending out greetings cards or invitations for professional purposes, custom address labels are a must-have item – keep these in your desk drawer. This is a way for both current and future patrons – clients, consumers, partners – who interact with your company to recognize the business. It’s a great branding technique as well. The label can include your company’s logo and colors, which will increase brand recognition. Additionally, professional business labels will create a consistent look across all documents (both internal and external) that will further establish the company as a trusted source.

Additionally, you don’t want to send out a sloppily addressed envelope to a potential client. This is not a positive first impression. Address labels aid in keeping the envelope neat and tidy. No more smudges from your hands or runny ink from fancy calligraphy pens.

3. Decorative touch
Custom address labels have an artistic touch to them, even the most simplistic-looking designs. It’s a way for you to get creative with color and design, but be sure to keep it clear and concise, because remember: labels are quite small. Call attention to your design with a unique shape, funky (but legible) fonts and bold colors. If it’s for personal use, consider including a photo of your family on the label for that extra-special touch – but make sure the image is scaled to size and doesn’t look too pixilated.